Calf feeder



P 1950 F. J. HABERKORN 2,522,820

cm" FEEDER Filed Jan. 14, 19-49 Franc/ls J. Haberkarn BY 2mm PatentedSept. 19, 1950 I j 2,522,820 CALF FEED ERL Francis J Haberkorn, Dalton,Wis. Application J anuary 14, 1949,1Seria1 No. 70,906

.3 Glaims. (o1. lie-71) This invention relates to new and usefulimprovements and structural refinements in calf feeders, and theprincipal object of the invention is to facilitate convenient andexpeditious refilling of the feeder when the contents thereof becomeexhausted.

This object is achieved by the provision of a feeder which includes inits construction a pair of plates, a receptacle removably receivablebetween the plates, and means for clamping the plates against the endsof the receptacle in such manner that the latter may be readily removedfor cleaning or refilling purposes.

An important feature of the invention, therefore, resides in theparticular clamping means herein utilized, and another feature of theinvention lies in the provision of means for supporting or suspendin thereceptacle in an inclined position so that the contents thereof mayfreely gravitate into an outlet spout and discharge nipple. a i

A inilkreceptacle has an open end 22 and a closed end 24, the latter endbeing engageable with the supporting plate l2 substantially as shown. Asubstantially rectangular cover plate 26 is positionable on the open end22 of the receptacle 2D, for which purpose the plate 26 is formed with acircular depression 28 so as to receive "the open end or edge portion ofthe receptacle as is best shown in Figure 2. explained in thisconnection that while the plates it, it are rectangular, the receptacle20 maybe cylindrical, and an annular gasket 30 is positioned inthedepression or recess 28 of the plate 25 so as to assure a leak-prooffitting of the plate onthe receptacle when the entire deviceis invertedas will be hereinafter described. The cover plate 26 is formedintegrally with an outlet spout 32 on which is removably receiv- Some ofthe advantages of the invention reside in its simplicity ofconstruction, convenience of operation and in its adaptability toeconomical manufacture. a

With the above more important objects and features in view and suchother objects and features as may become apparent as this specificationproceeds, the invention consists essentially of the arrangement andconstruction of parts as illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in

which:

Figure 1 is a side elevational View of the invention in its invertedposition and in readiness for use.

Figure 2 is a side elevational view of the invention in an uprightposition, the same being partially broken away so as to reveal itsconstruction.

Figure 3 is a top plan view of the subject shown in Figure 2, and

Figure 4 is an elevational view taken in the direction of the arrow 4 inFigure 2.

Like characters of reference are employed to designate like parts in thespecification and throughout the several views.

Referring now to the accompanying drawings in detail, the inventionconsists of a calf feeder designated generally by the referencecharacter 19, the same embodying in its construction a substantiallyrectangular supporting plate l2 which is provided at one edge thereofwith a pair of laterally projecting, angulated suspension hooks or lugsM whereby the entire device may be suspended from a staple-shapedbracket or bracketa It provided upon a wall It.

able a suitable nipple 34, and the spout 32 may alsobe provided in oneside thereof with a small air vent 36. The nipple 34 is formed fromrubber, or the like, and if desired, a hook 38 may be suitably securedto the spout 32, for the purpose of receiving a fabric nipple (notshown) which may be superimposed on the rubber ni pple and saturatedwith milk so that the feeder may attract the attention of calves agethem in feeding.

A pair of screws 40 are secured by nuts 42 in suitable aperturesprovided in the plate l2 at and encourdiametrically opposite sides ofthe receptacle, and

an angle bracket 44 is adjustably mounted on ing adjacent opposite sidesof the receptacle 20 and projecting beyond the receptacle, at whichpoint they are secured together by a transverse rod 52 equipped withlock nuts 54.

A pair of cams 56 are pivotally attached to suitable brackets -58 which,in turn, are secured to the cover plate 26, the pivotal attachment ofthe cams to the brackets being indicated at 60. It is to be also notedthat the cams 5e are provided with suitable finger pieces 62 wherebythey may be conveniently actuated.

The cams 56 are formed with notches 64 to engage the rod 52, and it willbe noted that by virtue of the pivots 50 the rod 52 together with thestraps 48 may be swung to one side as indicated at 66 in Figure 2, sothat the receptacle 20, after being filled, may be placed on the plateH2 in an upright position. The plate 26 may then be applied to thereceptacle and the members 48, 52- swung to a. position wherein the camnotches 6 may be engaged with the rod 52 so as to draw It may be therods 40 upwardly, thus tightly clamping the plate I2 against the bottom24 of the receptacle and simultaneously clamping the plate 26 againstthe open end 22 of the receptacle, substantially as shown.

The nipple 34 may then be applied to the outlet spout 32 and the entiredevice may be inverted to a position shown in Figure 1, and the hooks [4may be engaged with the staple or staples l6, so that the entireieederis supported on the Wall l8. It is to be-noted in this connection thatthe plate [2 is substantially longer than the plate 26, so that thereceptacle 20 is supported in an inclined position and the contentsthereof I are free to gravitate into the outlet spout 32'. Moreover, byvirtue of the two suspensionzhooks.. v

l4 and by virtue of the straightedgetfl of the plate 26, the feeder isprevented from rocking from side to side when the animals come into.

By=, -virtue-ofw the nuts 46, the. positionof thebracketsiMaon'the-bolts id-may be'adjusted to assure proper. engagement of the cams56 with the rodi52.

ItisbelieVed-that theadvantages and use of the inventionwill .beclearlyapparent from the foregoing disclosure and accordingly, furtherdescription thereof at this point is deemed unneces- Y sary.

Whilein the foregoing there has been: shown andadescribed the preferredembodiment of this invention itais to be understood that minor changesin-the details of. construction and ar-.

rangementof parts may beresorted' to without departing from the spiritand scope-of the invention: as claimed.

Havingdescribed the inventiomwhat is claimed as new is:

1. A- calf feeder comprising a supporting plate, a receptacle having-anopen end, a closed end on said receptacle in engagement with said sup-,porting plate, a cover plate provided'at theopen end of said receptacle,an outlet spout on said cover plate, a pair of clamping straps extendingexteriorly along the diametrically opposite sides of said receptacle,said straps being anchored at one end to said supporting plate andprojecting beyond said cover plate, a transverse rod connecting togetherthe projecting ends of said straps, and a pair of lockin cams rotatablymounted on said cover plate, said cams being formed with notches toreleasably engage said rod, whereby said plates may be clamped againstthe respective ends of said receptacle upon actuation of said cams.

2..The device as defined in claim 1 together with means for adjustablyconnecting said straps to saidsupporting plate.

3. Acalf feedercomprising: a receptacle, said receptacle being closed atone end and open at the other end, a supporting plate engaging saidclosed end, a pair of straps anchored to said supporting plate and injuxtaposition'to the side Wall of said-receptacle, a transverse rod'eXtending across said open end and connecting said straps .at' theendsremote from the supporting plate, a cover plate having an outlet spoutand positioned between said rod and said open end, a pairofcams;pivotally mounted on-said cover plate and having notches therein,said cams each being. provided with finger portions by which the cam'risadapted to be .rnanually actuated and which are adapted to engage thecover plate when in one position, said transverse rodbeing engaged insaid notches, and said cam notcheswhen in lockedposition being locatedbetween the pivotal axis of said cam and said finger portion where--by-said cover plate is locked in sealed relationito said receptacle--FRANCIS J. HABERKORN.

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